Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
  
Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,070.00 cm
  
38
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
  
Raintree
  
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
  
raintree
  
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
  
raintree
  
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cornoideae
  
Petunioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.